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On a map of the proposed Blackburn Park rifle range presented to the Board of Commissioners, the roof of Fire Station #8 is visible to the north. Shop Road passes by that building and connects with Dam Road, where the range would be located.

On a map of the proposed Blackburn Park rifle range presented to the Board of Commissioners, the roof of Fire Station #8 is visible to the north. Shop Road passes by that building and connects with Dam Road, where the range would be located.

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Rifle range considered for Lumpkin County

Keith Murden
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners has requested the public’s input before pulling the trigger on a recent proposal to add a supervised public rifle range with limited hours of operation to the Blackburn Park area, possibly as early as this fall.
Lumpkin recently approved projects ranging from updated technology to new school buses. Much of the funding will be covered by grants from the state level.

Lumpkin recently approved projects ranging from updated technology to new school buses. Much of the funding will be covered by grants from the state level.

Lumpkin County School System approves new projects

Keith Murden
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The Lumpkin County Board of Education has authorized a laundry list of school system projects totaling $6,197,584 in combined spending over the past two months.
The pole vault approach, situated in the middle of the LCHS track, currently has several large divots that coaches have to cover with rubber scraps for athletes' safety.

The pole vault approach, situated in the middle of the LCHS track, currently has several large divots that coaches have to cover with rubber scraps for athletes' safety.

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Track to be resurfaced after many years at high school

Keith Murden
Thursday, May 4, 2023
The Lumpkin County Board of Education recently paved the way for much-needed repairs to the well worn high school track. At the most recent school board meeting, members voted unanimously to approve a resurfacing bid for the existing track in the amount of $604,784.
Meagan Garris with the Dahlonega Art Alliance was one of participants in the 2021 Love In Action Fair. The event takes place again Saturday, May 13, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Elizabeth’s, 1188 Hamp Mill Road. (photo submitted)

Meagan Garris with the Dahlonega Art Alliance was one of participants in the 2021 Love In Action Fair. The event takes place again Saturday, May 13, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Elizabeth’s, 1188 Hamp Mill Road. (photo submitted)

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Love In Action Fair reaches out to those in need

SHARON HALL
Thursday, May 4, 2023
John Hamilton, rector of St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church in Dahlonega, believes that the people of his congregation should mirror the life of Jesus. “That means serving the needs of others. That’s what the Love In Action Fair is all about,” Hamilton said. “Our patron saint, St.
Blackburn Elementary School’s cafeteria is one of five in the Lumpkin County School System that will be impacted by meal price increases scheduled to go into effect for 2023/2024.

Blackburn Elementary School’s cafeteria is one of five in the Lumpkin County School System that will be impacted by meal price increases scheduled to go into effect for 2023/2024.

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School meal prices set to rise as costs increase

Keith Murden
Thursday, May 4, 2023
The Lumpkin County Board of Education has voted unanimously to approve a system-wide increase to the nearest whole dollar in the cost of both student and non-student full pay meals for the 2023/2024 academic year.
County commissioner and local business owner Rhett Stringer is working on a riverfront project that would bring a new restaurant to the banks of the Chestatee alongside Highway 60.

County commissioner and local business owner Rhett Stringer is working on a riverfront project that would bring a new restaurant to the banks of the Chestatee alongside Highway 60.

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Riverfront restaurant in the works off Hwy 60

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Rhett Stringer’s plan to bring a riverside restaurant to the banks of the Chestatee is a couple steps closer to reality now that the City of Dahlonega has granted a crucial pair of variance requests for the local business owner and Lumpkin County Commissioner.
Pictured (from left) are LCHS juniors Preston Cox and Will Wood, Tim Powell, DUMC Pastor Steve Schofield, and Kayd Thrasher.

Pictured (from left) are LCHS juniors Preston Cox and Will Wood, Tim Powell, DUMC Pastor Steve Schofield, and Kayd Thrasher.

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Side by Side in Service helps the community

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
It was a day of hard work and helping others as crews from Side by Side in Service volunteered their time last Saturday. Lumpkin County churches of all denominations worked together to complete repairs for those in the community during a day of projects.
Fundraiser helps support Lumpkin County’s transitional housing program for homeless families.

Fundraiser helps support Lumpkin County’s transitional housing program for homeless families.

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Jeremiah’s Place spaghetti supper event provides more than a meal

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
The 9th Annual Spaghetti Supper doesn’t provide a meal for the homeless population per se. It raises money that goes into the budget of Jeremiah’s Place, Lumpkin County’s transitional housing program for homeless families.
Chainsaw artist Devonte Young gave a live demonstration of his technique at Bear on the Square.

Chainsaw artist Devonte Young gave a live demonstration of his technique at Bear on the Square.

Carving Bear on the Square history

Keith Murden
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Local chainsaw artist Devonte Young gave spectators a live demonstration of his technique at Bear on the Square. Young was tapped to create a commemorative statue using wood from the felled sycamore tree that a black bear unexpectedly scaled back in 1996, kick-starting the popular annual festival.
The County released helpful information for local recyclers

The County released helpful information for local recyclers

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Recycling plan to salvage program is taking shape

Keith Murden
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
With Earth Day on the horizon, the Lumpkin County Recycling and Litter Committee held its third public meeting last week as members debated whether to keep the primary recycling facility on the grounds of the current transfer station, or to separate the county’s residential recycling efforts from...